It’s Friday and that means it’s time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a color challenge including Smoky Slate, Real Red, and Petal Pink. I thought those were just perfect for one more Valentine’s Day card:)
For this card, I decided to play with my Stampin’ Blends to color and create a pretty background panel. First, I stamped the flowers with the Forever & Always stamps using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then colored them with Real Red, Petal Pink and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers.
Next, to create the background, I used a similar method to the scrapbook page I posted earlier this week with a Window Sheet and a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol. I used the brush end of the marker to color onto a Window Sheet, then I spritzed the Window Sheet and pressed or “smooched” it onto a layer of Basic White Cardstock for a cool “watercolor” effect. After applying several colors using the same method, I flicked the brush against the cap to add splatters.
The coordinating Always Dies include the cute little flowers on this card. I cut them out of Basic White Cardstock and just colored the centers with Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends and a Color Lifter for a soft, delicate look.
I also used the Many Hearts Dies to cut tout he Petal Pink intricate hearts both above and below the main panel. To make it easy to adhere, I attached an Adhesive Sheet to the back of the cardstock before cutting.
The background of this card includes a couple sheets of Neutral and Subtle 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. I dry embossed both for added texture and then used my scissors to rough up the edges.
Be sure to click over to the TGIF Challenges Blog to see all of the designers’ projects this week using this pretty color combination. Then, create something of your own and join our challenge!
Have a wonderful and creative day!
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